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militaryinternational-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Ukrainian Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship in Black Sea Conflict"

Despite suffering losses to Ukrainian naval attacks, Western intelligence indicates that Russia's Black Sea Fleet still maintains the capability to conduct naval operations in the region. Ukraine has utilized long-range cruise missiles and drone boats to damage Russian vessels and facilities, resulting in the destruction or damage of a significant portion of the Black Sea Fleet. While the fleet's vulnerability has been highlighted, it is still able to carry out its main tasks in the Black Sea.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea-fleet #militaryinternational-relations #naval-warfare

militaryconflict2 years ago•4 min saved

"Russian Paratroopers Face Devastating Losses in Debut Mission, Commander Under Fire"

A newly formed Russian paratrooper unit suffered heavy losses and failed to achieve its objectives during its combat debut in Ukraine, leading to demands for the resignation of a top commander, Col. Gen. Mikhail Teplinsky. The unit, part of Russia's expanded VDV Airborne Forces, lacked experience, air support, and artillery. The defeat is seen as a blow to Teplinsky's reputation as one of the more capable Russian field commanders. The VDV has been misused in combat roles inconsistent with its design, and Russia has sacked commanders who have disappointed in the past.

via Business Insider|

#commander #militaryconflict #paratrooper-unit

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russia Accuses Western Intelligence of Orchestrating Ukraine's Attack on Black Sea Fleet HQ"

Russia has accused the US and UK of providing intelligence to Ukraine that enabled a missile strike on its Black Sea fleet's headquarters. The attack, which Ukraine claims killed 34 Russian officers, was allegedly planned using Western intelligence means and carried out in coordination with American and British security agencies. However, the claim could not be verified, and an alternative explanation suggests that disaffected Russian officers sold information to resistance groups in Crimea. The West does share intelligence with Ukraine, and tensions have been escalating between Russia and NATO over Western support for Ukraine.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea-fleet #international-relations #missile-attack

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Chinese hackers target US critical infrastructure in cyber attacks.

A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a wide range of U.S. critical infrastructure organizations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs, Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft said. The espionage has also targeted the U.S. island territory of Guam, home to strategically important American military bases, Microsoft said in a report. While China and the United States routinely spy on each other, analysts say this is one of the largest known Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns against American critical infrastructure.

via Reuters|

#chinese-hackers #cybersecurity #espionage

military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Artillery-Finding Systems Decimated by Strikes and Drones: Western Intel

Russia has lost at least six hard-to-replace Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar systems that have played a critical role in helping its forces find and destroy Ukrainian artillery. Western intelligence believes that Moscow may only have a few left in the fight. These systems are vulnerable to being detected and destroyed because they have an active electromagnetic signature. Both Ukraine and Russia are prioritizing the restoration of their counter-battery radar fleets, but Russia will likely struggle to do so because of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia by the international community that have disrupted its supply of advanced electronics needed to work the systems.

via Yahoo News|

#counter-battery-radar #military #russia

military2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Successful Strikes Against Russian Defense Systems.

Western intelligence reports that Russia has lost at least six Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar systems in Ukraine, making it difficult for them to locate and strike enemy artillery. Ukraine's special operations forces recently destroyed one of these systems, and Russia likely only has a limited number left in Ukraine. Both countries are prioritizing the restoration of their counter-battery radar fleets, but Russia may struggle due to international sanctions disrupting its supply of advanced electronics.

via Business Insider|

#counter-battery-radar #military #russia